EMBA. Reflect... Transform... Lead

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1 EMBA Reflect... Transform... Lead

2 We Bring the WORLD TO YOU Partners NORTHWESTER N UNI VERSITY Faculty teaching in the EMBA program are from Financial Times Top 10 Universities in the World 2

3 The American University in Cairo The American University in Cairo (AUC) was founded in 1919 by Americans devoted to education and community service in the Middle East. Today, AUC is the region s premier English-language university an essential contributor to the social, political and cultural life of the Arab world. It also serves as a crossroad for the world s cultures: a vital, vibrant forum for reasoned argument, spirited debate and understanding across cultures. Designed to accommodate 5,500 full-time students and 1,500 faculty and staff members, AUC s $400 million, 260-acre campus is technologically advanced and environmentally sensitive. Offering state-of-the-art resources to students and faculty from around the world, the campus weaves Egyptian urban and architectural traditions into a modern campus and is designed to be accessible to persons with disabilities. The American University in Cairo Library AUC boasts the largest English-language research collection in Egypt. The University s main library designed with open stacks and a fully automated catalog system features more than 400,000 volumes, including thousands of e-books, more than 1,700 current periodical subscriptions and more than 80 databases providing access to an additional 6,000 periodicals. Library services include research instruction and assistance, and document delivery of resources obtained from other libraries. The library also houses the University s Rare Books and Special Collections Library, a major center for scholarly research, that holds more than 30,000 books, manuscripts, photographs, slides and maps. 37,000 6,000 2,000 4 Alumni Alumni of graduate programs International students of graduate programs (for the past 10 years)

4 AUC School of Business School of Business The School of Business was launched in 2009, as part of a restructuring of the former School of Business, Economics and Communication (BEC), established in The school offers four undergraduate programs: Bachelor of Arts in economics, accounting, business administration and business administration with a concentration in the management of information and communication technology. It also offers four graduate programs: Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts in economics, Master of Arts in economics in international development and Master of Science in finance. AUC s School of Business is recognized as the top private business school in Egypt and one of the top in the Arab world and Africa. AUC s MBA program, which started more than three decades ago, was ranked by Forbes Middle East in February 2012 as the first among similar programs in 37 private universities in the Arab world. The school attracts the best students, faculty and staff, and continuously opts for improvement. While catering for local needs, the school still integrates its programs and services in the global context. AUC s School of Business programs are based on three main pillars: entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership. Therefore, they are delivered in ways that allow students to enjoy a learning experience that extends beyond the classroom and includes business plan competitions, internships, case-study writing, and student projects and activities. The school is gradually becoming a research-intensive institution, where faculty members enhance learning through research and prepare students to compete in a knowledge-based global community. TOP MBA Program in the Region nd School of Business in 2009 and 2012 TOP MBA Program in Africa AACSB Accreditation In 2006, the School of Business of The American University in Cairo received accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. It is one of just five percent of all business schools in the world that meet the rigorous standards for accreditation by the AACSB. It is the world s most widely recognized and sought-after endorsement for business programs. It tells prospective students, faculty members and employers that an accredited school produces graduates who are prepared to succeed in the business world a clear indication of the quality of a degree from the School of Business at AUC. 6 2 nd in the Middle East and Africa MBA rating BEST MBA in the Middle East and Africa and 2010

5 Kellogg School of Management, The Allen Center Dining Room Kellogg School of Management The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University is a premier institution for management education that believes business can be bravely led, passionately collaborative and world changing. Founded in 1908 and based just outside of Chicago, Kellogg is home to a renowned, research-based faculty and MBA students from around the world. Global business education is different today because of the teamwork and collaboration models that Kellogg pioneered 40 years ago. As a global community, Kellogg welcomes and embraces diverse perspectives that together enrich learning, inspire innovation and develop strong leaders. Today, Kellogg is a truly different voice in management education, and the school s impact is seen most vividly in the activities and achievements of its community members: s +ELLOGG STUDENTS LEARN TO CREATE VALUE IN markets, build transformational organizations, and navigate between the private and public spheres. s 4HE world-class faculty are renowned thought leaders whose teaching and cuttingedge research change how the world thinks about complex problems affecting business and society. s 4HE SCHOOL s powerful global alumni network is -50,000strong, comprised of true Kellogg leaders who lead top organizations like DuPont, Target, SAP, QVC, KKR, McKinsey and Booz & Company, and who advance social change in places like Room to Read, One Acre Fund and the NAACP. 8 16th 1st Business School Worldwide Joint EMBA program (Kellogg/Hong Kong University of Science and Technology) over the past three years The Kellogg School s academic portfolio includes the full-time, part-time and Executive MBA programs, the PhD program, and the nondegree Executive Education program. The school offers two joint-degree programs: the JD-MBA and the MMM (MBA-MEM). Additionally, the Kellogg School offers an Executive MBA program in Miami and has alliances with business schools in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Canada. To learn more, visit The Hong Kong University for Science and Technology The Hong Kong University for Science and Technology campus The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology was established in It is the only science and technology research university in Hong Kong, and the only one to offer an allphd faculty. The university s schools of Science, Engineering, Business and Management and Humanities and Social Science offer a wide array of academic programs. The university promotes interdisciplinary studies and nurtures well-rounded graduates characterized by a strong entrepreneurial spirit, innovative thinking and relevant skills to thrive in a knowledge economy. School of Business and Management (HKUST Business School) Established in 1991, the HKUST Business School is recognized as one of the youngest and most respected in Asia. The school offers six academic departments - accounting, economics, finance, information systems, business statistics & operations management, and management and marketing. It is the first business school in the region to be awarded accreditation by both the U.S.-based Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) and European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS). In 2012, HKUST Business School s full-time MBA is ranked by Financial Times number 10 in the world and number one in Asia. In 2011, Financial Times ranked HKUST Business School s joint Executive MBA program with Kellogg School of Management of Northwestern University number one, three years in a row. 1st 40th World s Top 200 Universities Rankings World s Top 200 Universities Rankings

6 AUC New Cairo Campus Center for Creative Leadership (CCL ) The Center for Creative Leadership (CCL ) is a top-ranked, global provider of executive education that accelerates strategy and business results by unlocking the leadership potential of individuals and organizations. Founded in 1970 as a nonprofit educational institution focused exclusively on leadership education and research, CCL helps client organizations worldwide cultivate creative leadership the capacity to achieve more than imagined by thinking and acting beyond boundaries through an array of programs, products and other services. CCL has been ranked among the world s top 10 providers of executive education by the Financial Times for the last ten years. CCL is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, with campuses in Colorado Springs, Colorado; San Diego, California; Brussels; Moscow; Singapore; Pune, India and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Its work is supported by 500 faculty members and staff. 6 th worldwide for 10 consecutive years the only non academic institution to hold this rank CCL s vision is to create new knowledge that advances its field and positively transforms the way leaders, their organizations and their societies confront the most difficult challenges of the 21st century. The organization is an internationally recognized resource for maximizing the leadership capabilities within organizations in Europe, the Middle East, the Asia Pacific region, the Americas and Africa. Every year, more than 20,000 professionals attend CCL leadership development sessions worldwide. A module by CCL will be taught at the AUC New Cairo. 10

7 WHY CHOOSE THE AUC EMBA? 12 The AUC EMBA, a globally oriented program, is designed for experienced executives. It focuses on integrating innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership in management education. It is a demanding and intensive, but highly rewarding, program which prepares participants to become leaders and provides them with a broader vision to respond to complex business issues in a comprehensive manner. Leading international faculty members will challenge participants to reflect on their experiences. Study-abroad experiences at the Kellogg School of Management in the United States and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in China immerse participants in an international setting that transforms their business practices. The Center for Creative Leadership works with participants to formulate a personal development journey and emphasize the best leadership qualities. The AUC EMBA enables participates to: Push boundaries with greater vision and gain a well-developed understanding of strategic thinking and planning in a globally competitive world Learn how to operate in an increasingly international, multicultural environment while fostering innovation and new technologies Engage in real-time business challenges while emphasizing the skills and abilities needed to recognize and adapt to emerging business trends and rapidly changing technology Acquire tools and skills in an interactive manner through case studies, business simulations, business plans and the analysis of real business organizations Network with inspiring peers through sharing of diverse collective professional experience while collaborating in multidisciplinary teamwork 1 General Management 2 Business Core 3 Managerial Global Leadership 4Advanced Business Core 5Integrating Project REFLECT... TRANSFORM... LEAD

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9 AUC Faculty Roster Visiting Faculty Roster 1 Ali Awni Associate Professor of Practice of Management (PhD North Carolina State University) 2 Ahmed Abdel Meguid Associate Professor, Director of the MBA Programs and Accounting Department Chair 4 Ayman Ismail Abdul Latif Jameel Endowed Chair of Entrepreneurship and Assistant Professor of Management (PhD Massachusetts Institute of Technology) 5 Islam Azzam Visiting Associate Professor of Management (PhD University of California-Irvine) 7 Khaled Dahawy 8 Professor of Accounting (PhD University of North Texas) Khaled Soliman Associate Professor of Management (PhD University of Memphis) 10 Tarek Selim Professor of Economics; Chair of the Department of Economics The American University in Cairo Faculty Affiliate, Institute for Strategy, Harvard Business School 1 Amira Al Saeed Corporate Governance Operations Officer, International Finance Corporations 2 Colson Aurelien Associate Professor of Political Science and Negotiation, ESSEC Business School; Director, the Institute for Research and Education on Negotiation in Europe 4 Dina I. Waked 5 Visiting Teaching Fellow, Sciences Po (PhD Harvard Law School) Gabriel Hawawini Former DEAN, Henry Grunfeld Professor of Investment Banking, INSEAD; Visiting Professor, Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania 7 Masud M. Arjmand Adjunct Professor, Quinlan Graduate School Of Business, Loyola University (PhD University of Colorado) 8 Namrata Malhotra Assistant Professor of Strategy, Imperial College Business School (PhD) Sameh Abadir Program Director, Visiting Professor, CEDEP and INSEAD; Fellow, Judge Business School Steef Van De Velde Dean, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (PhD Eindhoven University of Technology) 3 Ahmed Tolba Associate Professor of Marketing; (PhD The Georg e Washington University) 16 6 Kevin O Connell Professor of Practice of Management and Willard W. Brown Chair International Business Leadership and Associate Dean for Executive Education (MBA Stanford University) 9 Nizar Becheikh Assistant Professor of Management ; Director, El-Khazindar Business Research and Case Center, KCC (PhD Laval University) 3 Dana Brown Faculty of Strategy and Organization, EMLYON Business School and Associate Fellow, Oxford University 6 Lindred Greer Associate Professor, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (PhD) 9 Nishant Mishra Assistant Professor of Management Science and Operations, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (PhD) 12 Yassin EL Shazly Senior Lecturer of Business Law, Ain Shams University; Legal Expert, National Telecommunication Supervisory Authority; Former Legal Adviser to the Chair, Egyptian Financial Supervisory Authority (PHD, Lyon Law School)

10 Application Procedures 18 Admission Requirements: Applications: Fees: s -INIMUM 8 or more years of work experience after graduation s '-AT is recommended but not required p (The University s graduate admission requirements apply) s!dmission IS ALSO SUBJECT TO the general University requirements for graduate programs Pages/ApplyNow 45,000$ (including two live-in weeks in the United States and China, not including travel) Places are limited. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early application is strongly recommended.

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